Most folks think of the lathe when considering a wooden bowl, but not this author! Laminated bowls are usually round, lathe-turned and made from large blanks. This rectangular bowl, with colorful stripes, is made on a scroll saw from a blank that is only 3/4" thick.

This beginner's puzzle is sturdily made and simple enough to keep a little one engaged but not frustrated. You can choose any image or photo for your puzzle's theme, provided it can be trimmed to a final 8" x 10-1⁄2" size.

Bowl gouge, spindle gouge, detail gouge, roughing gouge, double-ended bowl gouge - what does it all mean? We help you decide which tools to purchase, either for getting started or for advancing in your turning craft.

The last cut you make when turning a bowl will determine how much or how little sanding needs to be done before applying finish to your creation. A quality cut at this point in the process will not only decrease your sanding time, it will also increase your pleasure at the lathe.